Director David Hughes and USAID Kenya officials had a wonderful experience exploring the mass production of #parasitoids at our Current and Emerging Threats to Crops Lab lab in Busia County 🇰🇪. Hats off to our Dream Team expert scientists for their role in the efforts in combating the fall armyworm.

The Kenyan team actively took part in marking #TreePlantingDay, a dedicated initiative by the Government of Kenya 🇰🇪 aimed at tree-planting and conservation. The team successfully mobilised community members, distributing and planting over 5,000 trees 🌳🌴 across the country.

🌳In the heart of Busia, 🇰🇪 on #TreePlantingDay , Monica Juma underscores the importance of tree planting. Commending the govt's goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, she emphasized its vital role in the fight against climate change. Read more: bit.ly/3SFABgV

Ms. Josephine Arisat was thrilled to host David Hughes and officials from USAID Kenya at her farm in Busia County 🇰🇪. She grows cassava and owns an aggregation center which serves the entire community. The #PlantVillageNuru app has been instrumental to her growth 💯

Our machine learning team in Busia County 🇰🇪 alongside David Hughes demonstrate to USAID Kenya officials how #PlantVillageNuru is transforming agriculture through its seamless ability to identify crop pests and diseases. Download the app 👉 bit.ly/48Zh0hw

Researcher Oumarou Dianda from the Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research joined experts at the Intl. Congress of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France! Explore Dianda's Current and Emerging Threats to Crops Lab paper on dieback management, vital for Burkina Faso's mango industry. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

We empower women & youths to educate on carbon removal. Farmer Everlyne Wafula & PlantVillage Bramwel Nati showcased biochar making with Kon-Tiki Kilns in Bungoma, 🇰🇪 during RYAN GEFTMAN-GOLD visit. Biochar mixed with manure boost yields significantly. bit.ly/40EeoSD

Farmers in Kenya are adopting the use of natural enemies to control fall armyworm. Thanks to the generous support of USAID through Current and Emerging Threats to Crops Lab projects. Check out this feature on the Daily Nation Kenya📰

We're excited to join the 2-day Gender and Plant Health Workshop hosted by International Potato Center as part of CGIAR Plant Health Initiative in Nairobi 🇰🇪! Our Dream Team from Kenya and Malawi, led by Faith, is sharing experiences on promoting plant health with PlantVillage Nuru app.

The concluded workshop hosted by International Potato Center in Nairobi, explored gender-related challenges in plant health and discussed ways researchers can employ gender-responsive research and interventions. Read👉🏼bit.ly/47w4GEe

It's #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity 🌍🌱 PlantVillage is dedicated to creating and fostering sustainable change by empowering communities through sustainable agriculture. Make a donation of any kind to help us reach and help more farmers 👉give.communityfunded.com/o/annual-givin…

From battling late blight disease to thriving crops: Discover how a low-tech tool from International Potato Center is transforming #potato production in Honduras. Farmer Olivia's inspiring success story reveals its impact. plantvillage.psu.edu/cetcil/blog/30…

Our officer, Elijah Ngaywa, teamed up with partners from Biochar Life and Mr. Torsak Janpian from Royal Thai Embassy in Nairobi at the Kenya school of agriculture in Nyeri County, Kenya — showcasing our impressive biochar project and how it integrates with the #PlantVillageNuru app to benefit farmers.

Read the full story of our work w/ SERVIR WEST AFRICA Shraddhanand Shukla & PlantVillage improving forecasting for farmers🌱 in West Africa 🌍servirglobal.net/news/extending…

Vermicomposting is a compost method that uses earthworms to transform organic waste into nutrient- rich compost, enhancing soil health.

Kenyan farmers use AI to tackle pests and crop diseases | Reuters

In Assumane, Mozambique, we met the Chitucuko Association comprising of 40 farmers, mostly women, working for a better future. We’ll be working together to improve nutrition and food security, starting with what matters most: trust. — Natércia Da Gloria Victória Noel